Why plague doctors wore those strange beaked masks
In the 17th century, people believed these outfits could purify poisonous air. They were wrong. The plague was once the most feared disease in the world, capable of wiping out hundreds of…
In 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalous
Fingers started wagging when 16th-century European women began wearing masks to protect their skin and hide their identities. Masks have been used by many of the world’s cultures, from Asia…
Will Europe Force a Facebook Blackout?
Regulators are close to stopping Meta from sending EU data to the US, bringing a years-long privacy battle to a head. FACEBOOK FACES TROUBLE in Europe—and Meta wants you to know…